MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated BRAKE AREA CONTAMINATED. (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
front brake binding
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
front brake binding
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
front brake binding slightly
rear brake binding slightly
silencer loose
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S311 ONK is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 26,038 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Yamaha Thunderace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S311 ONK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Thunderace typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S311 ONK is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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